iOS 8.2 Release

This week Apple has launched their newest iOS 8.2, and it is the biggest upgrade thus far. Here we breakdown everything that comes with the new iOS update and what it includes.Apple Watch The update includes a mandatory app that brings compatibility with the Apple Watch which goes on sale this April. If you want one, you have no choice but to upgrade to the newest iOS.HealthKit Upgrades The new iOS 8.2 also comes with a number of changes to the HeathKit. It is now possible to add and visualize the workout data from third party apps, turn off motion tracking, and switch between metric and imperial measurements.

The new iOS 8.2 has additional fixes on the HealthKit platform that addresses bugs when refreshing and importing data, as well as when adding Medical ID images. There have also been some fixes to the GMT bug which switched the calendar entries to the GMT time zone. This caused chaos with scheduling, alarms, and reminders. This should no longer be an issue with the new update. The Bluetooth bugs are supposed to be much quicker and the calling issues are supposed to be completely resolved. The Maps, Mail, and Music apps have gotten a stability upgrade. Notably, Apple Maps includes a 3D Flyover feature. Apple breaks down the full list of features and updates for the new iOS 8.2.

Apple Watch support

New Apple Watch app to pair and sync with iPhone, and to customize Watch settings

New Activity App for viewing fitness data and achievements from Apple Watch; appears when Apple Watch is paired

Available on iPhone 5 and later

Health App improvements

Adds the ability to select the unit of measurement for body temperature, weight, height, distance, and blood glucose

Improves stability when dealing with large amounts of data

Includes the ability to add and visualize workout sessions from 3rd-party apps

Addresses an issue that may have prevented users from adding a photo in Medical ID

Fixes units for vitamins and minerals

Fixes an issue where Health data wouldn’t refresh after changing data source order

Fixes an issue where some graphics showed no data values

Adds a privacy setting that enables turning off tracking of steps, distance, and flights climbed

Stability Enhancements

Increases stability of Mail

Improves stability of Flyover in Maps

Improves stability of Music

Improves VoiceOver reliability

Improves connectivity with Made for iPhone Hearing Aids

Bug Fixes

Fixes an issue in Maps that prevented navigating to some favorite locations

Addresses an issue where the last word in a quick reply message wasn’t autocorrected